MINNESOTA FIREARMS RECIPROCITY
CCW reciprocity is an interstate agreement between permit-issuing authorities allowing gun permit holders from one state to travel to another state with comparable gun laws. Currently, there is no National policy of Reciprocity in place; it’s purely on a state-by-state basis. As such, reciprocity agreements can vary from one state to another. 33 states […]
THE TOP 5 SUB COMPACT HANDGUNS FOR CONCEALED CARRY
Carrying a full-sized concealed carry firearm can be a real pain in the butt. Think about it. In order to carry a full-sized CCW you need to buy pants a size larger than normal, get a gun and a holster that does not chafe or poke you in the gut or some other body part, […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED WITH CONCEALED CARRY
Most people don’t just decide to concealed carry; it is usually preceded by some event. You or someone you love may have been robbed or attacked, your neighborhood has changed making you fearful, reports of crime in the news have made you want to take responsibility for your own or your family’s protection. Whatever the […]
6 GUN LAW THOUGHT PROVOKING INSIGHTS
To many the issue of gun control appears to be obvious—-Until the U.S. implements strict nationwide gun control laws, innocent Americans are going to continue to die. Is that really the obvious solution? No one would argue that Guns cannot be used to kill people. But the issue is actually more complicated than it appears […]
DON’T TAKE GUN SAFETY FOR GRANTED
Gun safety rules and practice recommendations are intended to avoid accidental discharge or negligent discharge, or the consequences of firearm malfunctions. Their purpose is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury or property damage caused by improper use, storage or handling of firearms. Those who practice safe gun handling have a respect for the destructive abilities […]
5 YOUTUBE FIREARMS & CCW CHANNELS YOU NEED TO SEE
It seems there are a lot of weapons experts, firearms coaches and generally professed gun gurus on YouTube these days. A lot of them are pretty dry and boring, but there are some that are pretty well informed and worth paying attention to. They provide viewers with a series of educational videos that allow you […]
FIREARMS MAGAZINES ARE NOT FOR READING
If you spend time around gun enthusiasts, you will often hear certain gun specific terminology used. Clips, cartridges, magazines, ammo-it is enough to make your head spin. Even more confusing is that many people sometimes use terminology interchangeably like clip and magazine. Let’s just clear up the confusion right away. A firearms magazine is […]
8 MISTAKES PEOPLE COMMONLY MAKE IN SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
I like to think I’ve seen it all when it comes to firearms techniques. There isn’t really one ‘right way’ for self-defense firearms training; however there are many wrong ways. Here are 8 of the most common mistakes people make: 1. Taking Bad Advice Just because someone owns a lot of guns or is a […]
COMMON SENSE TIPS FOR CONCEALED CARRIERS
Since you are counting on your firearm to protect your life, you should be practicing regularly. How often is regularly? A lot of that will vary with the individual and their time constraints, experience level and finances. While you do not need to practice every day, thirty to fifty rounds a couple of times a […]
5 BENEFITS OF CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING
It always amazes me how many people do not take training seriously. Just about every profession or serious hobby requires some initial training and periodic refresher training to hone your skills. Would you get in a car with a person behind the wheel that never took a driver’s training course? How about a person […]